Role :

Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies, procedures, and frameworks related to data governance within the Organization

Missions :

• Develop and design the strategy for Data Management and IT application.
• Collaborate and work closely with different Data stakeholders, departments, and functions. And Specify needs and desired developments with user departments,
• Carry out feasibility studies and draw up estimates for needs expressed by users,
• Design the solutions and monitor development with the supplier
• Lead the execution planning.
• Monitor the implementation & realization of data Management and IT application strategy.
• Coordinate & co-create the respective organizational/process and technical setup.
• Post implementation, also lead compliance audits.
• Communicate with and work with C-Level at Group and OpCos as well as with other tactical and operational teams.
• Review new initiatives and participate in the change management process to assess impacts on data assets and IT application.
• Launch calls for tender with a view to selecting a subcontractor (editor/integrator),
• Manage subcontractors: draw up contracts, monitor the various phases of the project,
• Receive and qualify subcontractor deliverables,
• Collaborate with the department in charge of the master plan and budgets in drawing up plans and budgets for the department's activities.
• Implement upgrades in line with schedule, costs and quality requirements,
• Ensure continuous availability (24 hours a day) of platforms
• Manage application software anomalies from analysis to correction,
• Organize the production launch phase,
• Write and update operating and installation manuals.
• Assist and provide functional support to operations teams.
• Manage the department's human resources in collaboration with the HR Department.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field.

1. Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in IT applications management, data governance, and leadership roles.
• Strong background in managing enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce) and large-scale data management systems.
• Experience in leading digital transformation and automation initiatives.
• Proven experience in managing large IT budgets and cross-functional teams.

1. Technical Expertise:

• Knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., cloud, microservices, SaaS) and data management technologies (e.g., data lakes, databases, analytics platforms).
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and data governance frameworks.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR).

1. Leadership and Communication:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change and influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage complex IT projects, prioritize initiatives, and meet deadlines.

1. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate application performance, data quality, and overall IT operations.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.